FOOD ACCESS PROJECT DBA VIVERY COMMUNITY NFP IS A PUBLIC CHARITY ESTABLISHED TO LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WE DO THIS BY FUNDRAISING TO BRING VIVERY TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRAMS TO EVERY FOOD BANK AND PANTRY AT NO COST. ADDITIONALLY, WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS SUCH AS ONLINE MARKETS, IN-HOME DELIVERY, MEDICALLY TAILORED GROCERIES, AND MORE, SO EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES, CAN EFFORTLESSLY ACCESS NUTRITIOUS FOOD, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES NEARBY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$904K
+46.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$69K
+207.6% YoY
Grant Count
5
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+146.1% YoY
About Food Access Project
Based on IRS filings
Food Access Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $904K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $903,690 | $616,585 | $229,521 |
| Revenue | $1,264,104 | $841,426 | $266,838 |
| Expenses | $1,017,049 | $483,425 | $42,067 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $39,061 | $6,233 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sinai Urban Health System ($25,000), Circle Urban Ministries Food Pantry ($11,000), Hope Food Pantry ($11,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CIRCLE URBAN MINISTRIES FOOD PANTRY CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT HIGH-TOUCH DELIVERY PILOT | $11,000 |
| HOPE FOOD PANTRY CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT HIGH-TOUCH DELIVERY PILOT | $11,000 |
| IGLESIA EVENAGELICA EMMANUEL CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT HIGH-TOUCH DELIVERY PILOT | $11,000 |
| MISSION OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT HIGH-TOUCH DELIVERY PILOT | $11,000 |
| SINAI URBAN HEALTH SYSTEM CHICAGO, IL | COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER SUPPORT OF MEDICALLY TAILORED GROCERY PILOT WITH THE HOSPITAL PROVIDING SCREENING, INTERVENTION AND TRAINING. | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASRIN THIERER | PRESIDENT/CHAIR | 15 | — |
| JONATHAN PHILLIPS | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LORRY CARLSON | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| ASHLEY FRIEND | MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY PTNRSHP | 40 | $145,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Food Access Project?
Food Access Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $904K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Food Access Project?
As of 2024, Food Access Project holds $904K in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $69K in 2024.
Where does Food Access Project operate?
Food Access Project has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Food Access Project award?
In 2024, Food Access Project awarded 5 grants totaling $69K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Food Access Project's EIN?
Food Access Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2508030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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